Emma Haimes
Profession: English Teacher
Teaching
I have been teaching English in private English schools and public primary, middle and high schools in Italy for over three years
Flight attendant
Hospitality and Tourism
I spent eight years of my life working as a flight attendant for various airlines
Interests: I am 28 years old, I am an English teacher from the north of England (Yorkshire). Before becoming an English teacher I was a flight attendant. My interests include learning languages, booking holidays, baking, shopping online.
Education: BA
Education
University of East London
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Conversational)
Cecilia Unthank
Profession: Student. I was previously a nurse
Interests: I love cooking, travelling, language and culture. My dream is to reach Mount Everest base camp and learn to ride the electric unicycle. I have two beautiful dogs.
Education: Bachelors degree in Linguistics
Currently studying my Masters degree in Applied Linguistics
TESOL certificate
IELTS Teacher trained
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Conversational), French (Basic)
emma d
Profession: Student
Interests: I am interested in traveling and also art. I would love to converse about these subjects as well as anything you are interested in.
Education: I am currently an online Fine Arts Student.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic)
Sebbie B
Profession: Telecommunicator
Law
I am a retired 9-1-1 operator, having spent 14 years answering emergency calls for police, fire department, and ambulance. Also worked in dispatch, and trained new employees.
Translator
Entrepreneurship
Have translated several articles and five books from English to Spanish
Interpreter
Entrepreneurship, Law
I have been interpreting from English to Spanish and vice versa since I was young and have several certificates for Court Interpretation. I also worked with Language Line services, interpreting for callers from around the World,
Interests: I like languages, I'm currently learning Italian. I wanted to try learning Arabic and Portuguese, but decided to get more fluent in Italian before beginning other languages. I do know a a few words in various languages and it is something I want to pursue, given time. I am also very crafty, and will try different artistic ventures, beading, drawing, painting, origami, macrame, etc. Always trying to learn new things. Enjoy learning and sharing ideas.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Basic)
Maria Abbamonte
Profession: Travel Consultant
Interests: Cooking, Traveling, Hobby Farming (own a small farm)
Education: Saint Maria Goretti & College of Philadelphia (Criminal Justice)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Native)
Toni C
Profession: Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
Substitute Teacher in Virginia Public School System in grades K-2, 9-12. Patient Educator in hospitals and clinics; Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) since 2015. Combined teaching experience 30 years in academic and healthcare settings.
Award Winning Actress and Director
Performing Arts
More than 50 years of experience in professional and community theatre arts, television, and film as an Actor, Director, Designer, Dramaturg, Elocution, Accent and Dialect Coach.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
Medicine, Teaching, Management, Insurance
Staff therapist, cardiopulmonary rehab case management, grant study manager, sleep management, Home Health Care and DME regulatory and accreditation compliance oversight of 21 care sites across a 3-state region.
Interests: I am an ardent traveler. I want to experience new cultures, eat new foods, and I love to meet and share with people from across the world. I believe that world travel and learning about other cultures is one of the pathways to Peace. As Mark Twain said, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." I have a wide variety of interests and hobbies including cooking (and eating!), alternative and complimentary medicine, the arts, sustainable and regenerative gardening and living, vermiculture (look it up!), renewable energy, dogs, meditation and metaphysical practices, ancient history, UFOs. . .I'm interested in all aspects of Life!
Education: AAS, Respiratory Therapy, Central Virginia College
Medicine
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Cardio-pulmonary rehab specialist, Asthma Educator
BMSc, University of Sedona Seminary, Sedona, Arizona
Non-profit
Ordained Minister, Metaphysical Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification, SEE TEFL, Chiang Mai, Thailand
English Language Instruction
120-hour classroom certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic), French (Basic)
pam s
Profession: TEFL certified teacher, Rural Economic Development Consultant (retired), Grant writer, Land Use Planner, Community Planner
Interests: Current events, Reading, Writing, Meditation, Yoga, Hiking.
Education: American University in Paris, France 1970-71
Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington 2005-2007
American International School in New Delhi, India 1965-1968
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Conversational)
Lydia JS
Profession: English Teacher, Writer and Translator
Interests: I love travelling, and learning about different countries. I live near some stunning mountains so when we are at home I am often out hiking with my children and our pet dog.
Food lover and a "want to be" do it yourself expert, so always keen to learn what tips and skills other people have.
In my spare time, I like to write children's stories, and when all else fails you can find me curled up on the sofa with my two girls and a good book.
Education: I have a BA in Psychology from The University of Exeter and I am also CELTA qualified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Fluent), French (Conversational)
Rose SC
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I am a teacher with an 8 year old son, and am very active! I love sports - I play for my club's tennis team and I cycle everywhere. I read the news and I read Philosophy. I travel extensively and have run my own safari company for 15 years.
Education: BA hons in Philosophy - Manchester University
QTS - qualified teacher status
Tennis coach and snowboard instructor (Level 3); football and basketball coach (level 1)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
Brittney Mac
Profession: TEFL instructor/Spanish Interpreter
Interests: I love fashion, music and photography!! My absolute favorite band in the world is The Killers
Education: Linguistics and Sociology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Italian (Fluent), French (Conversational)
Amelia Crowther
Profession: Teacher at a private Cambridge English School
Interests: I am origionally from the U.K. with Italian hertiage. I moved to Italy three years ago and I am currently teaching in schools over here! I consider myself to be an outgoing, enthusiatic and organsied teacher who takes pride in getting to know her students. I enjoy creating artwork and keeping active. I am having the best time here in Rome and look forward to helping you improve your English!
Education: GCSE's and A Levels, Diploma in Interior Design and a TEFL teaching certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Conversational)
Manuela V
Profession: English teacher
Interests: I'm a long-distance runner and flying yoga enthusiast. I enjoy travelling and taking photographs of my experiences. I like hiking in the mountains and exploring new cultures.
Education: The University of Cambridge CELTA and TEFL English teaching qualifications
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Conversational)
Ana GM
Profession: Qualified English teacher, arts recruitment consultant, interpreter and translator. In my spare time I paint and photograph.
Interests: Art, design, languages, gastronomy, psychology, street markets, red wine, travelling, walking and swimming.
Education: 2016 | Mid-Warwickshire College of FE, UK | CELTA
1997-2000 | Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama, UK | BA (Hons) Theatre Design
1996-1997 | University of Brighton, UK | Fashion Textiles with Business Studies
1995-1996 | Mid-Warwickshire College of FE, UK | BTEC in Art & Design
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native), French (Conversational), Italian (Basic)
Kris
Profession: Writer, Teacher and translator
Interests: Reading and writing. I love to cycle and go swimming.
Education: CELTA certificate.
Writing and editing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Fluent)
Katherine K
Profession: IELTS Teacher
Education
IELTS Certificate
High School Teacher - Peace Corps
English Language Instruction
Secondary School ESL
Kindergarten Teacher
English Language Instruction
ESL English Teacher
English Teacher
English Language Instruction
15+ years of English teaching in schools and private instruction
Spanish and French Instructor
Education
International School - Kuwait
Language Teacher
Education
Spanish, French, and Italian instructor
Interests: I enjoy people, politics, government and government development, sociology and culture, gemstones, international relations, history, and cooking. I write fiction and children's books, walk a lot, and drink too much coffee.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Education
Spanish and French
Associate of Arts
Education
Sociology
Associate of Arts
Education
Native American Studies
Certificate of Proficiency
Education
French
Certificate of Proficiency
Education
Italian
MA
Government
Politics of Conflict and Violence
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
Aili A
Profession: English Teacher, Personal Trainer, Sommelier
Interests: Cooking, reading, photography, traveling, exercising, exploring, studying languages.
Education: I graduated from the University of Delaware with degrees in Family Studies and Nutrition.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
Heather Lea
Interests: I enjoy music, art and cultural experiences. I have travelled extensively and have had the opportunity to meet many amazing people in my journeys. In my free time I like to read, write, take walks in the forest or study languages.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
Elizabeth Pasti
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I live in the Netherlands and have friends from many different countries. I love talking and helping other people when they have questions about English language or would just like to practice.
Education: Master of Education from Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Conversational)
Gabbie R
Profession: Higher Education Professional
Interests: I enjoying running, reading, cooking, traveling, coffee shops, and writing! Fun fact, I ran the NYC Marathon this past fall!
Education: George Mason University, Global Affairs Major, Bachelor of Arts
University of South Florida, Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Conversational)
April Richards
Profession: I am currently working as an English teacher and I am also studying Psychology at University.
Interests: Hello everyone. I am an experienced English teacher who enjoys travelling, acting and dancing and learning languages. I am friendly and easy to talk to and I am very patient. I believe all students should be able to learn in an environment where they feel safe and comfortable and I try to provide this in every lesson I teach. regardless of your level, I hope you choose to begin or continue your English journey with me.
Education: I have a BA degree in English Literature from Queen Mary University of London. I have a CELTA teaching qualification from Gloucestershire College. I also am studying for an MSc in Psychology at the University of Gloucestershire.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Conversational)